Han Lingyun's communication request was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that hinted at a greater storm on the horizon.
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er stood amidst the ruins of the Cultivator Community, watching as members of the Qi Gong Association were taken away by the police, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
"Finally, that's temporarily resolved," Lin Yuan sighed deeply, rubbing his sore shoulders. "These guys are tougher than cockroaches."
Su Jiu'er nodded lightly, her gaze drifting into the distance, her brows slightly furrowed. "I can't shake the feeling that things aren't that simple. There must be a larger force behind the Qi Gong Association. We can't let our guard down; we might end up being sold out one day while helping them count their money."
Lin Yuan agreed wholeheartedly, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "You're right. We need to quickly uncover the mastermind behind this to avoid any prolonged troubles and prevent any unexpected twists."
Back at the temporary command center, Zhou Haoran had already organized the seized intelligence and was sitting upright, waiting for Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er, resembling a student awaiting a teacher's inspection.
"How is it, Brother Hao Ran? Any earth-shattering discoveries?" Lin Yuan asked eagerly, almost desperate to know the answer.
Zhou Haoran adjusted his glasses and replied seriously, "According to this intelligence, the Qi Gong Association's secret base is located in the basement level of the city center. It's heavily guarded and difficult to attack—a veritable iron turtle shell."
"The basement level of the city center? That's quite ironic!" Lin Yuan exclaimed, secretly admiring the cunning of the Qi Gong Association. "These guys really know how to pick their spots. It's as if they don't want anyone to find them."
Su Jiu'er studied the marked location of the secret base on the map, lost in thought. "This location is surrounded by skyscrapers with heavy foot traffic. If we launch a frontal assault, it could cause unnecessary panic. If the media gets wind of it, we’d be labeled as the culprits disrupting social harmony."
"A direct assault isn't wise; we need a more cautious approach," Lin Yuan mused, his mind racing. "By the way, did the intel mention anything about the secret base's defense systems? Are there any weaknesses we can exploit?"
Zhou Haoran flipped through his documents and said, "The secret base is equipped with state-of-the-art AI Monitoring Systems and defensive equipment—there are almost no blind spots; it's tighter than a drum."
"Seriously? That's outrageous!" Lin Yuan's eyes widened in disbelief, feeling as though he had heard a tall tale. "It's practically a fortress! How are we supposed to deal with that?"
"However," Zhou Haoran continued, shifting his tone slightly as he pointed to a line of small text in the intelligence report with excitement, "I discovered that the AI Monitoring System experiences brief signal interruptions between three and four in the morning for about five minutes. That's our opportunity; we can infiltrate during that window."
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes, as if they had caught a glimpse of dawn in the darkness.
"It truly is true that heaven never bars one's path!" Lin Yuan exclaimed excitedly, slapping the table. "This is our chance! Five minutes is enough for us to make a grand display!"
"However, even if the AI Monitoring System is interrupted, there are surely other defenses within the Secret Base," Su Jiu'er calmly analyzed. "We must be fully prepared; it's better to be cautious than to risk everything."
"Exactly," Zhou Haoran added. "I can use my high-tech equipment to interfere with the AI Monitoring System, extending the signal disruption time and giving you more time. This will increase our chances of success." As he spoke, he pulled out a uniquely shaped device from his backpack that resembled an oversized router, its various colored indicator lights flashing with a sense of advanced technology.
Lin Yuan nodded, already formulating a preliminary plan in his mind. "Alright, it's settled! We'll split into two teams. Su Jiu'er and I will infiltrate the Secret Base, while Hao Ran provides technical support from outside to ensure our safety."
"Sounds good!" Zhou Haoran readily agreed, confidence shining in his eyes. "My equipment is no joke; I guarantee it will turn their AI Monitoring System blind."
With that, Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er began drafting a detailed infiltration plan. They meticulously studied the terrain and architectural structure surrounding the Secret Base, mapping out the best routes for entry and retreat while developing various contingency plans to ensure nothing went wrong. Su Jiu'er also utilized her knowledge of Ancient Martial Arts to identify potential dangers, such as hidden sentries and Mechanism Traps, proposing corresponding strategies to ensure their safety during the operation.
Once everything was prepared, Lin Yuan gathered the members of the Cultivator Community to inform them of the infiltration plan.
"This mission is extremely dangerous; if anyone has concerns, please voice them," Lin Yuan said solemnly, scanning each face in the room. "After all, this isn't just a trip to the market; one misstep could cost us our lives."
Li Qiang and Wang Xiaoyu exchanged glances, hesitating for a moment before stepping forward.
"Master Lin, we know you are powerful, but the risks involved in this operation are too great. We are worried..." Li Qiang stammered, concern etched on his face. "If we get discovered, we won't have any way out."
Wang Xiaoyu chimed in, "Yes, Master Lin. With our limited skills, we might not be able to help at all and could even hinder your efforts."
"I understand your worries," Lin Yuan said as he patted Li Qiang's shoulder with a firm tone. "But we cannot back down. We must thwart the Qi Gong Association's conspiracy and protect our home. Even if we face mountains of blades and seas of fire ahead, we must forge on!"
Lin Yuan's words were impassioned and powerful, deeply moving everyone present. They all expressed their willingness to follow Lin Yuan into this perilous mission, ready to risk their lives if necessary.
At midnight, the city was shrouded in darkness, everything appearing exceptionally quiet. Lin Yuan, Su Jiu'er, and Zhou Haoran, along with several members of the Cultivator Community, stealthily approached the vicinity of the Qi Gong Association's secret base. They concealed themselves in the shadows like a pack of waiting cheetahs, poised for the perfect moment to strike.
Zhou Haoran activated his high-tech equipment, beginning to interfere with the Secret Base's AI Monitoring System. The indicators on the device flickered wildly, emitting a faint buzzing sound.
"Signal interruption, estimated five minutes!" Zhou Haoran whispered, his tone tense yet exhilarated. "We need to hurry; the AI Monitoring System will automatically restart in five minutes."
Lin Yuan and Su Jiu'er exchanged glances and nodded. Then, like two phantoms, they vanished into the night, their figures blending seamlessly with the darkness.
Using their agile skills and familiarity with the terrain, they successfully evaded patrolling personnel and infiltrated the interior of the Secret Base without alerting anyone.
However, once inside, they discovered that the situation was far more complicated than they had anticipated. The internal defense systems of the Secret Base were more stringent than expected; surveillance cameras and infrared detectors were everywhere, not to mention laser barriers and pressure-sensitive devices—this place was practically a fortress.
"Wow, this is over the top!" Lin Yuan couldn't help but exclaim. "This is like a maze! Do these guys think this is a military base or something?"
Su Jiu'er furrowed her brow, sensing trouble ahead. "It seems we've run into some issues..."
Just then, hurried footsteps echoed through the silence.
At the end of the corridor appeared a squad of fully armed members from the Qi Gong Association.
They had been discovered!
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